Seasons of Love

Choosing flowers that are in season locally is not only supportive of a sustainable environment, it’s more budget friendly for brides and grooms. Tara Folker of Splints and Daisies in Lancaster shares a seasonal selection of some of her favorites grown in Pennsylvania on the next page.

Monochromatic matrimony: Opt for an arrangement of one type of flower or try a variety of flowers of the same shade.

Hippie or Queen? No longer reserved solely for the unconventional bride, tailored crowns, headpieces and wristlets are seeing a resurgence and becoming more popular, more refined and more sophisticated.

Make it personal: Add a family heirloom or memento such as a brooch, locket, ring or handkerchief–and make your bouquet even more distinct.

Top it off: Like a cherry on top of your sundae–go ahead and add an embelishment or two.